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violent

[vahy-uh-luhnt, vahy-luhnt] / ˈvaɪ ə lənt, ˈvaɪ lənt /




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AI jitters and mega IPOs are among the factors prompting violent index moves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Northern Ireland Justice Minister Naomi Long said those carrying out violent acts were "weaponising genuine hurt, concern and anger" that people are feeling.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Hit action films such as "Animal", "Dhurandhar" and the "Pushpa" series have helped cement the dominance of violent action cinema in Bollywood.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Four leaders of settler organisations and 21 "violent settlers" had also been barred, he added.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

I leaned over to look down at the violent sea, then sat back in a hurry and prayed we would go even faster.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia




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